Public Meeting to Comment on Ecology Draft Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS) for Northport Town Park and Waterfront

Details

Published: Thursday, 29 April 2021 16:40

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The Washington Department of Ecology is directing cleanup of smelter-related metals contamination on Northport’s Town Park and waterfront. Operations from the former Le Roi Smelter (also known as the Northport Smelter) deposited clinker and granular slag wastes on the waterfront.

At the meeting, Ecology will share details and answer questions about the RI/FS. The RI explains the extent and locations of contaminants, and the FS evaluates cleanup options. Three cleanup options have been identified that vary in approximate planning-level cost from $4.6 to 7.6 million dollars.

Comments will be accepted from May 3 to June 2. Ecology will respond and publish comments made during the public comment period.

Based on their assessment and public comments, a draft cleanup action plan for what will be done will be developed for public review and comment before final cleanup begins.